Sarasota MOAA

From MOAA’s President: Happy Veterans Day and Thanks for Exemplifying our Motto

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Happy Veterans Day and Thanks for Exemplifying 'Never Stop Serving'

As the holiday approaches, I want to wish a happy Veterans Day to all who have served and offer a sincere note of appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued support for the Military Officers Association of America, our entire service community, and our country.

“Never Stop Serving” is not just MOAA’s motto. It’s a mindset I see exemplified across our membership, and your stories of service are an inspiration MOAA takes with us everywhere we go.

As your president and CEO, I’m making a concerted effort to share more positive stories of service, to shine a brighter light on hardworking men and women in uniform as well as our retirees and veterans, military spouses and family members, caregivers and survivors. Sharing your stories shows resilience, dedication, and selfless service born through service and continued for life.

A recent MOAA.org article highlighted the service of Lt. Col. Roy Yenchesky, USA (Ret), a recipient of MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Liaison Excellence Award. When his chapter’s longtime surviving spouse liaison moved out of the area, and Yenchesky found out what the job entailed, his response was a simple one: “I can do that.”

MOAA members nationwide bring similar attitudes to post-service challenges. Whether it’s organizing fundraisers for veterans in need, reaching out to local nonprofits as part of work on behalf of homeless veterans, or mentoring the next generation of military leaders, we all have ways we can contribute.

I hope all MOAA members can take time to reflect on their good works as part of the wider uniformed services community over the past year. This ongoing service is the foundation of MOAA’s success as an association, allowing us to remain strong advocates on Capitol Hill, take important roles in hundreds of communities via our Councils and Chapters, and support our fellow servicemembers, retirees, veterans, families, and survivors through all manner of programs including the charitable work of The MOAA Foundation and MOAA Scholarship Fund.

Again, thank you or your service and dedication, and Happy Veterans Day!

Sincerely,

Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret)

MOAA President and CEO

MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.

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Coming Events Veterans Day

Dear community supporters,

Please see the list of upcoming events in relation to Veterans Day.

November 9^th, Salute to Our Veterans. McIntosh Middle School 9:30 am-10:50 A.M. in the MMS Gym, 701 S. McIntosh Road Sarasota, Fl (941) 361-6520 x61362, (Veterans please arrive by 9:05 am). Please see attached flyer.

November 10^th, 8am-10:30am CORESRQ Veterans’ Breakfast. Please see the attached flyer.

November 10^th, SRQ-Vets Marine Corps Birthday Celebration. $30. 5pm-9pm. Please click on the link for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/marine-corps-248th-birthday-ce/1388156512081418/?mibextid=Gg3lNB

November 11^th, Veteran Day Parade. Parade starts at 10am and ceremony starts at 11am. Please click on the link for more details: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3431/#:~:text=Sarasota%2C%20FL%20(Oct.%2026,on%20Saturday%2C%20Nov.%2011.

November 11^th3:00 pm All Veterans are invited to support the Town of Longboat Key as they dedicate a new Community Pavilion on the Longboat Key Town Center Green (See attached invitation). Stop by the Rotary Club's "Welcome" tent when you arrive at the event. If you have any questions contact Mr. Geri Veshosky, 407-810-8564 or veshoskygf@aol.com or Mr. Gene Luca, 609- 605-7025.

November 11^th7:00 pm, Florida Veterans for Common Sense presentation from Dr. Ben-ghiat “On the Rise of fascism”. The event is free and open to the public. Uniterian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road. Please contact Gene Jones for more information FLVETERANS@AOL.COM

November 14^th, Paychecks for Patriots job fair. Free and Open to the public. 2pm-6pm. Robert L. Taylor Community Center. 1845 John Rivers Street Sarasota FL 34234. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

January 13^th, Veterans Resource Fair. 10am-2pm. Would you like to participate, represent your organization, and support veterans, please contact USF via email at cjmoreira@usf.edu

DRAGON BOATING for veterans at Nathan Benderson Park, please see the attached flyer.

Sincerely,

Carlos J. Moreira

First Sergeant, USMC

President, Sarasota County Veterans Commission

PresidentSCVC@gmail.com

Sunday Nov 5, 2023 A Benefit Concert For Israel

I would like to get this out to everyone. This is a benefit concert for my group that did not get to go to Israel to sing. It is happening before we next get together so wanted folks to see it.